Black Snafu

Black Snafu by André Ramos-Woodard, 2024 “Anti-Blackness seems inescapably mixed into whatever context I place it into; literature, science, government, health, art... look into any "field" and see for yourself. My people have had to cry, scream, and fight for respect for centuries, and we still have not gained what we deserve. To move past the damage this has done to our society, we can't simply deny our history-we must recognize it. We must acknowledge the many ways in which this country has perpetuated a racial hierarchy since these lands were first colonized and stripped from indigenous peoples, and Black people were stolen from their native land and brought to America…” Raised in the Southern states of Tennessee and Texas, André Ramos-Woodard (he/ they) is a photo-based artist who uses their work to emphasize the experiences of the marginalized communities while accenting the repercussions of contemporary and historical discrimination. His art conveys ideas of communal and personal identity, influenced by their direct experience with life as a queer African American. Focusing on Black liberation, queer justice, and the reality of mental health, he aspires for his art to help bring power to the people. Editor - Kris Graves Design - Luminosity Lab 7 x 8.5" softcover, 4-color offset 48 pages First Edition Limited edition to 300 copies ISBN: 9781954877108 * This book is part of our series LOST IV, which includes: Anthem by Oji Haynes Black Snafu by Andre Ramos-Woodard Blood on the Ballast by Marshall Scheuttle Breathless by Richard Renaldi El Inquilino Mexico City by Tom Griggs Los Angeles Without Boundaries by Peter Baker Monument by Yoav Horesh People of the Sun by Melissa Alcena Shangri La by Melody Melamed Tell Me About Saigon by Tracy Dong COLLECTIONS Amon Carter Museum of Art Arcadia University Bard College Cleveland Museum of Art Coastal Carolina University Harvard University Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art Pratt Institute Rhode Island School of Design Stanford University National Gallery of Art